Eddie Owens
Eddie Owens (born December 26, 1953) is an American former basketball player who played briefly in the National Basketball Association (NBA).
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | December 26, 1953 |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) |
| Listed weight | 210 lb (95 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Wheatley (Houston, Texas) |
| College | UNLV (1973–1977) |
| NBA draft | 1977 / Round: 2 / Pick: 31st overall |
| Selected by the Kansas City Kings | |
| Position | Small forward |
| Number | 40 |
| Career history | |
| 1977–1978 | Rochester Zeniths |
| 1978 | Buffalo Braves |
| 1978–1979 | Rochester Zeniths |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
As a high school player, Owens was named a third-team All-American by Parade Magazine in 1973.[1] Owens played college basketball at UNLV and was drafted by the Kansas City Kings in the second round of the 1977 NBA draft. He played for the Buffalo Braves during the 1977–78 season. He appeared in eight games for the Braves, averaging 2.6 points.[2] He is the all-time leading scorer for UNLV.
References
- "Prep All-America". Pomona Progress-Bulletin. 30 March 1973. p. 24. Retrieved August 7, 2014 – via Newspapers.com.
- "Eddie Owens basketball-reference.com profile". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved December 28, 2013.
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